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2012 Toyota Prius v consumer reviews

$26,550 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Prius v Toyota
(101 reviews)
98% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.8
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Most reliable car I've owned. Easiest to maintain

Super reliable cost efficient car. Cost of maintaining is incredibly low. This is my second prius. My monthly gas bill is between 40 and 60 dollars a month in the city. Roomy trunk.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best for economy and space

The Prius V five is awesome vehicle for long distance travel. My wife and I choose this car for it spaciousness, safety and gas economy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable, overall best car I have owned

Ok, yeah it's not the "best" visually speaking. But the quality is evident in literally everything from the drive to the actual interior parts. Smooth, quiet, responsive drive. Fairly user friendly (how long to learn the tech bits). Nice, slightly bigger than my 06 prius, feels less claustrophobic. They tend to wear well as a car group, visually and mechanically. Saves on gas They tend to be pretty safe in accident scenarios (Not this prius, one of my last ones, but still) from both experience and ratings

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Car I've Ever Owned

This car has plenty of room, it's quick, great on gas and the ride is very, very comfortable. The only reason Im selling it, is because it have 3 cars. It was in the garage all winter. I only used it in the summer. I am the second owner. The first owner traded for a new Prius.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best value vehicle all around

In spite of its age, the 2012 Prius V Five is still phenomenally advanced. All V's have tremendous leg room, even for folks 6' or taller, but the Five package adds adjustable front AND back seats, which make it even more so. While the computer interface is slightly dated, the functionality is equivalent to the 2015 Prius V lease we just turned in - real-time traffic, and all the apps we need. This is our second Prius V, and the fourth Prius we've owned, and the only downside is that the rear cup holder could be more sturdy. The one in the Prius sedan is very solid. The cargo room is what initially attracted us to the V. Plenty of room for my telescope and long trips across country. We were sad to hear that the V is being discontinued. We just love it, and all of our Prii!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very spacious, yet economical

It has been a very comfortable and useful vehicle. We can transport 5 adults comfortable and still have lots of cargo space. Great gas mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great for family trips and around town.

This cat has plenty of room for luggage or groceries. Mileage is great for the size. We drive from Ohio to Delaware monthly and sun, rain, sleet or snow the Prius keeps on moving.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car i have owned

Driving over 35,000 miles a year, mileage is important to me. This Prius V gets great mileage and is comfortable. I especially love the voice nav and layout of the bells and whistles it has

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I ever own with tegnalagey packa

Great family car I ever own with bigger room and very convertible to travel very very smooth with technology package and great car to save ?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car.

This car is a nice riding car. Very dependable. Would recommend. Great fuel economy. And I finally have a car again!!!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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